Ann Yoshida

Ann Hamanalau Yoshida (born 10 October 1977) is an American paracanoeist who competes in international level events. As well as canoeing, she is an occupational therapist.[1][2]

Ann Yoshida
Personal information
Full nameAnn Hamanalau Yoshida
Born (1977-10-10) 10 October 1977
Mililani, Hawaii, United States
Alma materPacific University
Utah State University
University of Hawaii
Brigham Young University
Height5' 6"
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportParacanoe
DisabilityParaplegia
ClubAccessurf Hawaii
Coached byStephen Knight

In 2000, Yoshida was paralysed from the chest down due to an accident in Utah when a truck went through a red light and hit her car. She had a brain injury and a ruptured aorta and was put into a medically induced coma to recover fully.[3][4]

References

  1. "Ann Yoshida - Team USA". Team USA. 16 May 2020.
  2. "Life Accessed". Life Accessed. 16 May 2020.
  3. "Ann Yoshida - Paracanoe Canoe Sprint". International Canoe Federation. 16 May 2020.
  4. "Ocean Whispers". health.hawaii.gov. 16 May 2020.
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